Suffer from Seasonal Allergies?
There are some natural alternatives for allergy relief.
It’s that time of year when we welcome the warm weather, but not the prospect of suffering from seasonal allergies. With everything in bloom and all the pollen in the air, many depend on allergy medications and nasal steroid sprays to control symptoms. But are there some natural alternatives?
Many natural remedies incorporate a combination of vitamins, nutrients, or herbs for a balanced attack on histamines, leukotrienes, and other inflammatory mediators. These remedies may include vitamin C, stinging nettle, quercitin (a bioflavinoid from fruit), bromelain, n-acetyl cysteine, or boswellia (aka frankinsence).
Natural desensitizing therapies include homeopathic remedies and eating local honey. Therapies that help decrease exposure include using a good indoor hepa air filter and daily nasal rinses with a netti pot or sinus rinse.
Some people may be able to alleviate symptoms with the use of natural therapies alone, or in combination with allergy medications. At the Stramcenter we use integrative medicine to find the best combination of remedies and medicines, because the ultimate goal is to be symptom free and to enjoy the outdoors!
